The Child Neurology Residency training program at Vanderbilt is ACGME-approved for four residents per year.
Our standard categorical position consists of two years of Pediatrics followed by three years of Child Neurology (including the required one year of Adult Neurology rotations).
Additional training pathways leading to board eligibility in Child Neurology are possible and are considered on an individual basis.
Application Process
We participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and only accept applications in this manner; our program number is 1702185C0. For this Match, Vanderbilt offers four categorical positions, to begin in July 2024. Categorical positions include the initial two years of Pediatrics training at Vanderbilt, followed by the three years of training in Child Neurology (which will include the required one year of adult neurology training).
Applicants for the 2024 Match need to submit a single application form to the Child Neurology Categorical Program (1702185C0) to ERAS. This will automatically include the Pediatrics component of our training program. A separate application to the General Pediatrics Residency should not be completed. Please provide three letters of recommendation in ERAS. Our program accepts either or both USMLE® or COMLEX® licensing exams. USMLE Step 1 and/or COMLEX Level 1 should be successfully completed before interview season and USMLE Step 2 and/or COMLEX Level 2 should be successfully completed prior to the official start date of intern year.
Our interview dates typically range from late October through January. Applicants invited for an interview will meet with faculty from Pediatric Neurology, Pediatrics, and Neurology, as well as our Child Neurology residents. There is also additional optional time to spend with the Pediatrics and Neurology residents. While virtual interviews have changed the experience, there are ample opportunities to get to know our team, department, and medical center.
Find more information about the Match please consult the NRMP website.
Questions?
Please contact Mattie Goostree for more information regarding the program or application process.
Mattie Goostree
Program Manager
mattie.goostree@vumc.org